Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) II

INGREDIENTS

• 1 5/8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 3/4 cup lukewarm milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 5/8 cup sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 tablespoon cream of tartar